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Our report ‘A good life with dementia’ explores how to enjoy life with the condition beyond diagnosis. This thought-provoking report identifies 6 themes – rooted in universal notions of identity, happiness and fulfillment – that are key to living well with dementia.

After a hectic spring and summer, as autumn approaches we look back at the success of the two Alzheimer’s Shows in 2014 and look forward to an exciting year in 2015.

Please let your relatives, friends and colleagues know about the show.

‘Older age should not be a barrier to personal growth and living in a care home should not be either’.

Dementia related conditions are becoming more prevalent in society today, one reason being people live longer. This doesn’t mean people who live with these conditions shouldn’t continue to live a full and active life, but it may mean extra care and support maybe required to do so.

The Bounce Alzheimer’s Therapy (BAT) Foundation is the new health & wellbeing charitable arm of Bounce Leisure Ltd.

The Charity’s remit is to deliver a national Table Tennis Therapy programme, which will provide equipment and trained personnel, to settings specialising in dementia & Alzheimer’s care across the U.K.

The Alzheimer’s Show and Alzheimer’s Society to Bring Dementia Experts, Support Services and Advice under One Roof

– All people with dementia in their lives can find the help they need to cope with the physical and emotional demands of living with, or caring for someone, with memory or cognition problems
– Meet people who can share their experiences with you and how they have found positive ways to live with dementia in their family
– 5th & 6th June 2015, London Olympia

The Alzheimer’s Show has appointed Christina Macdonald as Online Editor in a new content drive for its recently revamped website. The Alzheimer’s Show, which attracted over 2,000 visitors to its unique two-day event in June this year, is keen to inform and educate those affected by dementia, including the public, healthcare professionals, families and carers, and those who have been diagnosed.

At this year’s Alzheimer’s Show, we at Studio Meineck are excited to announce that Music Memory Box ® is about to embark on the next stage of its journey into production. This summer, we are launching a crowdfunding campaign, which if successful will see the first batch of Music Memory Boxes manufactured and available to purchase by the end of 2016.

YOU CAN LIVE WELL WITH DEMENTIA WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT SAYS THE ALZHEIMER’S SHOW’S ORGANISERS

 

According to new research by Alzheimer’s Society, 56% of people delay seeking help over concerns about memory loss. Some 62% admitted they felt that a diagnosis of dementia would mean their life was over. However, The Alzheimer’s Show’s organisers believe it is possible to live well with dementia, provided those affected gain access to the right support and information.

A new innovation called Tovertafel, designed to promote physical activity, mental stimulation and social interaction in those with dementia, is already positively impacting lives